Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician

Carvana; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Auto Body Preparer, where you'll play a crucial role in prepping vehicles for paint. With a competitive wage and fantastic perks, including a 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement, this entry-level position offers training programs to help you grow your skills and salary. You'll work with state-of-the-art tools in a high-tech environment, ensuring every vehicle meets the highest standards. If you're ready to make a difference in the automotive industry, apply today and become part of a team that values quality and integrity in every vehicle sold.

Benefits

Generous paid-time off

Birthday as a holiday

ASE and tool reimbursement programs

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Vehicle purchase discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of professional automotive prepping experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Prep vehicles for paint including sanding, masking, and buffing.
• Work in a fast-paced production environment with safety equipment.

Skills

Automotive prepping experience

Ability to operate vehicle equipment

Physical stamina

Safety equipment usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sanding tools

Masking and taping tools

Buffing tools

Job description

We’re looking for Auto Body Preppers with a minimum of 6 months of professional automotive prepping experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.

As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to prep vehicles for paint, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.

At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers. If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Other perks of the Job

• Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at [phone], Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).

General qualifications and requirements

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some positions may be subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About Carvana
At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period.

To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.